Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday declared that political party divisions in Akwa Ibom State would become irrelevant by the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a midterm empowerment event held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, Akpabio claimed that all major political parties in the state have united in support of key leaders, including himself, Governor Umo Eno, and President Bola Tinubu.
According to Akpabio, who represents the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now in disarray.
“There will be no political party in Akwa Ibom by 2027,” he said. “The PDP umbrella has been torn to shreds and can no longer provide shelter. All political parties have collapsed into one for the sake of unity in support of President Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and myself.”
He described Governor Umo Eno as a “man of peace” and “a man of God,” praising his leadership style and spiritual values.
“Umo Eno practices what he preaches. He’s not just professing God with his lips but living it through his actions,” Akpabio said.
During the event, 1,690 beneficiaries received empowerment packages, including:
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30 minibuses
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67 passenger tricycles
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50 cassava processing machines
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347 deep freezers
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247 generators
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Cookers, cash grants, and several truckloads of 50kg bags of rice
Akpabio also praised his wife, Unoma Akpabio, for her continued efforts in community outreach and empowerment.
“She knows hunger has no political party,” he said. “Even when I’m not around, she’s always empowering our people.”
The Senate President revealed that 68 constituency projects were scheduled for commissioning between May 16 and May 17, underscoring his ongoing development efforts in the region.
Earlier in the program, the Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area commended Akpabio’s consistency in supporting his people throughout his political career—from Commissioner to Governor, and now as Senate President.